I was just reading the headlines on startribune.com and within the first 5 stories are 3 involving people getting in trouble with the law over alcohol use. Charles Barkley was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, Jon Daly was recently suspended by the PGA for his drunk antics outside of a Hooters, and a local no-name from Wisconsin who was "supposedly" a big advocate of sober cab, and who had even donated a vehicle to the safe rides program, was arrested for drunk driving earlier this month.
Now, I acknowledge that the media is notorious for over reporting stories that involve celebrities and so Charles and Jon are probably getting a little more time in the lime light than their crimes warrant, but I just found it a little disturbing at how many people of note are in the paper, all on the same day, for alcohol abuse related issues. Does anyone drink in moderation anymore?!
Today is New Years Eve. "Amature's Night" as some of my friends call it. I know there will be plenty of drinking tonight and I suppose I will probably be among those partaking. As I go out tonight (first to the Wild game and then over to hang out with my family) I will not only make sure I am safely under-intoxicated before getting behind the wheel (shouldn't be a problem, I'm not a big drinker anyway), but I will also be watching all the other crazy people on the road since apparently driving under the influence is a huge issue even when it's NOT a holiday.
On that note, I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Please be safe and responsible in whatever you choose to do tonight!!
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